Leading and Working Together in a World of Diversity: Unity Through Communication

Abstract

Lack of effective leadership leads to a world filled with "haves" and "have nots". We always feel some uneasiness when interacting with someone whose background differs from our own. The fact is that the injustice of prejudicial acts toward those different from ourselves hurts everyone. Leaders cannot afford to be complacent. Until we get out of our comfortable "shells" and explore the diversity in our surroundings, little will change in the world and social injustice will live and flourish in the workplace. We must drive out fear. The more we can dialogue with diverse groups the better off we will be. It is fear that keeps us apart. Rather than live "in fear" of someone different from us or a group from another culture, seek to learn though communication about the person or group.